Top expat cities

Jordan

Amman

#1 Top 5 cities

Amman is clearly the most practical choice for expats in Jordan thanks to its services, schools, administration, and work links.

Country overview

Population

1 275 857

Year-round temperatures

Day: 12°C až 32°C

Night: 4°C až 20°C

Climate

Hot dry summers and cooler winters than many lower-lying cities in the region.

Distance to the sea

110 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 5/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Amman has relatively low routine street crime, but regional armed conflict, terrorism risk, demonstrations, traffic, and sudden flight or airspace disruption require current security planning.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Amman faces earthquake risk, flash flooding in low points and wadis, winter storms, heat, drought, and water scarcity, although it is not exposed to coastal hazards.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇪🇬Egyptians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Wide housing options
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Higher living costs
  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Higher prices